VCU, Dayton meet in conference play
March 2, 2021 GMT
University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: A10 foes meet as VCU faces Dayton. VCU fell 65-57 at Davidson on Saturday. Dayton is coming off a 55-52 win over Saint Bonaventure on Monday.
TALE OF TWO ROSTERS: Dayton has been fueled by senior leadership this year while VCU has leaned on freshmen. Seniors Jalen Crutcher, Ibi Watson, Rodney Chatman and Jordy Tshimanga have combined to account for 64 percent of Dayton’s scoring this season. On the other side, freshmen Vince Williams Jr., Adrian Baldwin Jr., Hason Ward and Jamir Watkins have collectively accounted for 43 percent of all VCU scoring, including 66 percent of the team’s points over its last five.WATCH OUT FOR WILLIAMS JR.: Williams has connected on 42.4 percent of the 92 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 9 of 18 over his last three games. He’s also made 80.3 percent of his free throws this season.
Obi Toppin: The Untold Truth Of The NBA Dunk Contest Participant Joe Robbins/Getty Images
By Sandra Mardenfeld/March 2, 2021 4:12 pm EDT
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Rookie Road. Though it s easier for taller players to make a slam dunk, shorter players often use their jumping ability to reach the rim and slam the ball through the hoop.
Defense shines as Dayton beats Saint Louis 76-53
February 20, 2021 GMT
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) Jalen Crutcher recorded 19 points as Dayton easily defeated Saint Louis 76-53 on Friday night. Ibi Watson added 14 points for the Flyers, who held the Billikens to 27.5% shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a Dayton opponent.
Crutcher made 10 of 11 foul shots.
Mustapha Amzil had 10 points for Dayton (12-7, 8-6 Atlantic 10 Conference).
Dayton dominated the first half and led 43-23 at the break. Both teams set season records for scoring in the first half. The Flyers’ 43 first-half points marked a season high for the home team, while the 23 first-half points for the Billikens were the fewest of the season for the visitors.
Dayton looks for home win vs St. Louis
February 18, 2021 GMT
University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dayton looks for its seventh straight win over Saint Louis at University of Dayton Arena. The last victory for the Billikens at Dayton was a 67-59 win on Jan. 11, 2014.
VETERAN PRESENCE: Senior leadership has been on display for both teams this year. Jalen Crutcher, Ibi Watson, Mustapha Amzil and Jordy Tshimanga have collectively accounted for 70 percent of Dayton’s scoring this season. For Saint Louis, Jordan Goodwin, Javonte Perkins and Hasahn French have scored 50 percent of the team’s points this season, including 61 percent of all Billikens points over their last five.
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